Empire Strength Co.

I’m incredibly proud (and honestly a little overwhelmed) to share that I’ve been named a finalist for Outstanding Business Leader at the 2026 Orange Business Awards. ✨

Being recognised individually feels a little strange because Empire has never been about just one person. While I may have started with the vision, it’s our incredible team who helps bring it to life every day.

To me, leadership isn’t about having all the answers or standing at the front. It’s about continuing to learn, setting a standard, creating opportunities for others and building an environment where people feel supported and empowered to grow.

I’m incredibly proud of the space we’ve created, the team we’re continuing to build and the community that Empire has become. None of it would be possible without our coaches, members and everyone who has supported us along the way.

This recognition may have my name attached to it, but it represents everything we have built together.

Whatever happens on the night, being named a finalist is something I’m genuinely grateful for and I’m looking forward to celebrating with our team and the wider Orange business community on Friday 25th September.

Sam 🫶

Together, our Empire community raised $824.00 for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day! 🌼

This cause is incredibly close to my heart. Cancer has had a very personal impact on my life and my family, so Daffodil Day represents far more to me than simply raising money. It’s an opportunity to honour the people we’ve loved, recognise those currently facing cancer and contribute to the hope that no family has to navigate it alone.

Seeing our Empire community come together for something so personal and meaningful was incredibly special.

Thank you to everyone who trained, wore yellow, donated or added a message to our Garden of Hope. Every contribution - big or small, helped us support Cancer Council’s vital work and show our support for everyone affected by cancer.

I’m incredibly proud of what our community achieved. Thank you for helping Empire give hope. 🌼

Get your calendars ready, Empire….there’s plenty coming up! 🗓️

From workouts and celebrations to community events and opportunities to take Empire beyond the gym, we’ve got a big few months ahead.

Swipe through to see what’s coming up and save the dates that you’d love to be part of.

More information, booking details and expressions of interest will be released closer to each event.

Which one are you most excited for? 👇

Welcome to our 12-Month Frequent Flyer Club! ✈️

From August 2025 to July 2026, these incredible Empire members completed at least 12 sessions every single month…that’s a minimum of 144 sessions across the year!

This milestone isn’t about one perfect week or a short burst of motivation. It represents an entire year of prioritising their training, building a sustainable routine and continuing to show up through busy weeks, changing schedules and everything life brings.

An incredible achievement and a true example of what consistency can build.

Congratulations, we’re so proud of you!

Louise Lloyd

Did you know your weekly Empire session credits can be used for classes and/or Open Gym?

If work, family or life means you can’t make your usual class, you don’t necessarily have to miss your training for the week.

Simply book an available Open Gym time through the PushPress app, check in on the iPad and complete your session.

Each Open Gym visit uses one of your weekly session credits, just like attending a class.

More options. More flexibility. Fewer reasons to miss your movement. 💪

Check the PushPress app for current Open Gym availability.

Jamie works with individuals, businesses, leaders and teams through one-to-one conversations, group sessions, workshops and speaking engagements.
The format might change, but the work usually starts in the same place: a conversation.

Those conversations can explore communication, behaviour change, leadership, relationships, workplace culture, mental wellbeing and the difficult stuff we sometimes avoid saying out loud.

There are no lectures and no promises of having all the answers. The aim is much simpler: create enough safety and curiosity for people to ask better questions of themselves and each other.

Because curiosity creates clarity.

Clarity creates choice.

And sometimes one different choice is enough to start changing what happens next.

“Maybe I can help you help you.”
🔗 Jamiestedman.net

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🌼 DAFFODIL DAY: EMPIRE GIVES HOPE 🌼

This Thursday 20th August, we’re turning Empire yellow in support of Daffodil Day and Cancer Council.

Here’s how you can get involved:

💛 Wear yellow to your session

🌼 Dedicate a paper daffodil for our Empire Garden of Hope

💰 Donate directly to Cancer Council via the QR code displayed in the gym or via the link 🔗 https://www.daffodilday.com.au/s/120480/38503/s

Empire will also donate $2 for every member who attends a session on the day; so simply showing up will help make a difference.

Your daffodil can honour someone special, share a message of hope or show support for everyone affected by cancer.

Together, we’ll train with purpose and turn every attendance into hope. 💛🌼

✈️ JULY’S FREQUENT FLYERS ✈️

A huge shout-out to our Empire members who completed 12 or more sessions during July….that’s an average of at least three sessions every week! 🔥

👏
Louise Lloyd Sue Roughley
erynndevenish J E N N A B O U C H E R Kylie Hearne Siobhan King Amanda McPaul Peta Swift Kerry P Kristy Simons Nicole Dews Katie Eades Amber Culverson Patrick Marika Susie Derham Interiors Anjita Basnet María Jesús ❂ Chris Oldroyd Jonathon Pilcher Dan Cook Lexi Dianne James Tegan Dillon Becky Went Sarah Buckerfield Nathan Townsend Al Pilcher 💥 JJ Tori Evans Nadia Adams David Watt Shenae Stanford Kimberley Townsend Sarah Thorley Rachel Tracey Emma Proffit celiacaldwell_ Sarah W Bask

Craig Earsman ⭐️ Cindy Chiew ⭐️ Fabienne Racine ⭐️ Mary Watt ⭐️ Bec Jensen ⭐️ Gab Price ⭐️

Our Frequent Flyers aren’t necessarily the people who train every day; they’re the members who continue to show up consistently, week after week.

Every session adds up. Every check-in matters. Every time you walk through the doors, you’re building momentum.

Congratulations to our July Frequent Flyers! Who’s joining the club in August? 👀

❄️ LOST YOUR MOJO THIS WINTER? ❄️

🔥 LET’S GET IT BACK. 🔥

Cold mornings, dark afternoons and disappearing motivation….we get it. Winter can make it very easy to fall out of routine.

That’s exactly why we’re launching THRIVE IN 5: a five-week accountability challenge designed to get you moving, rebuild your consistency and help you head into spring feeling stronger and back on track with your training routine

Starting Monday 31st August, you’ll choose the goal that suits you:

🌱 START - 10 sessions

💪 BUILD - 15 sessions

🔥 THRIVE - 25 sessions

Then it’s time to show up, add your stickers, take on weekly challenges and stay accountable alongside the Empire community….with prizes for the top three scores!

This isn’t about being perfect or comparing yourself to anyone else. It’s about choosing your commitment, finding your rhythm again and seeing what five consistent weeks can do.

NOT AN EMPIRE MEMBER?
You can join us for the challenge too! Send us a DM to find out how to get involved.

Five weeks. Your goal. Your commitment.

LET’S SHOW UP AND THRIVE. 🔥